- VOTE August 20, 2024 Florida State Senate, District 3
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VOTE Kimblin NeSmith
Florida Senate ~ District 3
Kimblin NeSmith earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Morehouse College and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. When it comes to preparing the future leaders of the Big Bend area, Commissioner NeSmith demonstrates his commitment to education as he has served as an adjunct professor for the Tallahassee Community College Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy at the Florida Public Safety Institute, and as an adjunct professor at Barry University and Flagler College. Commissioner NeSmith is an advocate for transparency and education. When he does not address District 3 constituents’ needs, he remains active in his community as a criminal justice adjunct professor at Saint Leo University.
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Experience
Commissioner Kimblin E. NeSmith, J.D., is a member of the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners and serves as the current Chairman for 2022-2023. He represents District 3, which includes the City of Chattahoochee, the City of Greensboro, Rosedale, Bonniehill, Happy Town, Goat Town, River Junction, Saint Mary, Crawfish Island, Juniper, Sycamore, and Sawdust. He co-founded Ambanc-First Mortgage Company, Inc. in 1986, the Lawyers of the Future Training Program (L.O.F.T.), which introduced middle and high school students from urban communities to life on a law school campus.
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Top Priorities
His top priorities for District 3 and Gadsden County are Infrastructure, Economic Development, Community Affairs, Job Creation, and expanding business opportunities for underserved areas in Gadsden County. He co-founded Ambanc-First Mortgage Company, Inc. in 1986, the Lawyers of the Future Training Program (L.O.F.T.), which introduced middle and high school students from urban communities to life on a law school campus,. In 1996 he created an entrepreneurial center on the campus of Edward Waters University and served as the founder and executive director of the Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. In this capacity, he created the vision for expanding existing and developing new business enterprises in underserved communities in Jacksonville and surrounding counties.
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Community Footprint
A native of Jacksonville, Commissioner NeSmith has called Gadsden County home for five years. He has held diverse leadership positions on various boards and community organizations, including Leadership Gadsden, the Public-School Board of Gadsden County, Florida’s Gadsden Leadership and Law Academy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Chattahoochee, where he currently serves as the President. In 1996 he created an entrepreneurial center on the campus of Edward Waters University and served as the founder and executive director of the Institute for Global Entrepreneurship. In this capacity, he was responsible for creating the vision for expanding existing and developing new business enterprises in underserved communities in Jacksonville and surrounding counties. Commissioner NeSmith is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Chi Omega Chapter. He enjoys spending time with his three daughters, family, and friends.
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Economic Development
Advocated for the development of Gadsden County, Florida's first Office of Economic Development, Vitality and .Resiliency that was approved in 2022
AMERICA GREAT
My campaign is committed to making sure the public receives both transparency and a higher quality of life.
Transparency
is required by "the people" in order to understand the resources that are available to enhance their quality of life. Our campaign is committed to making sure the public receives both.; and
Transparency
is required by "the people" in order to understand the resources that are available to enhance their quality of life. Our campaign is committed to making sure the public receives both.; and
Economic Development and Resiliency
Communities thrive when opportunities exist for people to work.
Economic Development and Resiliency
Communities thrive when opportunities exist for people to work.
TOGETHER WE WIN!
Democracy works best when the public, those that comprise the government, are able to voice their opportunities to improve their communities to their representatives, those elected to serve.
TOGETHER WE WIN!
Democracy works best when the public, those that comprise the government, are able to voice their opportunities to improve their communities to their representatives, those elected to serve.